San Giovanni d'Asso

San Giovanni d’Asso is a frazione of the comune of Montalcino, province of Siena, Italy. It is located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southeast of Florence and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of Siena in the area known as the Crete Senesi.

San Giovanni d’Asso
San Giovanni d’Asso
Location of San Giovanni d’Asso in Italy
Coordinates: 43°9′N 11°35′E
Country Italy
RegionTuscany
ProvinceSiena (SI)
ComuneMontalcino
Elevation
310 m (1,020 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total329
Demonym(s)Sangiovannesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
53020
Dialing code0577

It was a comune until 2017. The hamlet is overlooked by large Castle, now home to a large White truffle museum, and there is a festival celebrating the rare and fragrant tuber each year. The historical centre also houses the churches of San Giovanni Battista (pieve) and San Pietro in Villore, both of medieval origin.


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